News Brief

Nov. 11, 2011MARYVILLE, MO |
By: Wayman

English Dancing

Lovers of Jane Austen and regency-era England can participate in an unique event this Saturday in Maryville.

It's an evening of English country dancing in the Ballroom at the university. Regional dance caller Jerome Grisanti will be on hand and even give dance instructions before hand. He says dance experience is not required.

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He adds costumes are also optional but welcomed. The courtly and country "Jane Austen" style dancing will be this Saturday with instruction starting at 6:30 and dancing at 7 in the Ballroom on the top floor of the student union on the Northwest Missouri State campus in Maryville.